Flooded streets and subway systems as storms slam US East Coast
New York and New Jersey have issued a state of emergency for areas hit by the strong storm system.
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Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
Colombia’s government has reported a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country’s Amazon rainforest for last year, reversing much of the progress made during a historic low in 2023.
Trade war: Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs up to 41% – what to know
US President Donald Trump has implemented a revised trade tariff regime under his “America First” policy, effective August 7. It imposes a default 10% tariff on 68 nations and the EU, with higher rates for countries with trade deficits, starting at 15%…
Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump
It’s been a fraught process for many countries – with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.
Russia hammers Kyiv with deadly strikes after Trump gives Putin until August 8 to make peace
Russia fired another deadly round of missiles and drones overnight against Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. Tina Krause reports from London.
Trump modifies global tariffs hours before deadline
President Donald Trump signed an executive order, unveiling a modified tariff schedule just hours before a self-imposed August 1 deadline
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Judge extends migrant status protections for 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal
A California judge is extending migrant status protections ended by the Trump administration for more than 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal.
1 injured, 1 arrested in Seattle waterfront shooting
A man was shot in the chest Thursday evening on Seattle’s waterfront between the aquarium and the ferry terminal, police said.
Trump imposes ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on exports from dozens of countries
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%, the White House said.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 – The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26 The GuardianThe New Ukraine War Plan: It’s Time to Topple Putin National Security JournalZelensky calls on allies to push for ‘regime c…